# Organized crime and robbery arrests in India > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/organized-crime-and-robbery-arrests-in-india > Updated: 2026-10-17T05:37:42.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Law enforcement agencies in India have conducted various operations targeting organized crime, including ATM thefts, robberies, and drug trafficking. In Rajkot, the Crime Branch arrested three members of an interstate gang from Uttar Pradesh. The group allegedly targeted State Bank of India and Bank of Baroda machines across 14 locations, including Mumbai and Ahmedabad, by using aluminum strips to trap cash inside dispensers. Authorities seized cash, mobile phones, a vehicle, and theft tools. In Rajasthan, police arrested several suspects involved in high-value crimes. This includes the apprehension of a wanted criminal in Bikaner linked to a 51 lakh rupee ATM cash van robbery, and the arrest of a suspect in Ajmer involved in a robbery where criminals impersonated Income Tax officials. Additionally, authorities in Ujjain arrested a fugitive related to the supply of chemicals used for manufacturing MD, while local residents in Banswara assisted police in apprehending a suspect following a midnight robbery and sword attack. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-17: Rajasthan police arrest multiple suspects in robbery and drug cases Police in Rajasthan have arrested multiple suspects involved in various crimes, including a 51 lakh rupee cash van robbery, a high-value jewelry heist, and drug-related offenses. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rajasthan-police-arrest-multiple-suspects-in-robbery-and-drug-cases ### 2026-10-13: Rajkot police arrest interstate gang for ATM thefts Rajkot police arrested a three-member interstate gang from Uttar Pradesh for stealing cash from ATMs across multiple cities using aluminum strips to trap money in dispenser boxes. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rajkot-police-arrest-interstate-gang-for-atm-thefts --- Cite as: Organized crime and robbery arrests in India. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/organized-crime-and-robbery-arrests-in-india